La Bastide
Puycalvel, Tarn
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Check out the accommodation and surroundingsLa Bastide stands in 4.5 hectares of meadows in a peaceful wooded valley and is an excellent base to explore this unspoilt area of South West France. It is very accessible via low cost airlines flying into Toulouse, Carcassonne and Rodez.
The Tarn offers something for all the family including many outdoor activities, Gaillac vineyards and some of the most beautiful villages in France. The area is steeped in medieval history and the town of Albi, which is a world heritage site, is only 35 km away.
La Bastide has three choices of fully equipped self-catering gites: The Farmhouse, The Grange and The Cottage. All guests have use of a large swimming pool which is protected by a legally approved childproof enclosure. Free WiFI is available in each of the properties. The gites can be rented individually, and the Farmhouse and Grange can be opened up to make one large holiday house, or you can book the whole property – ideal for large family reunions!
Built in 1610 the Farmhouse and Grange provide modern facilities in an original setting. A private south-facing terrace makes for long lazy lunches and relaxing evenings with unspoilt views of rolling countryside and beautiful sunsets. The cottage offers couples their own private space in whichto unwind, and enjoy the peaceful countyside.
The Tarn
The Tarn is where the Mediterranean and Atlantic climates meet. Its equitable climate is drier than the Dordogne and not as fiercely hot as Provence. You will find far fewer English residents here than in the Dordogne. Stay in a Tarn gite and you’ll be living in a traditional corner of the South West of France.
The Tarn landscape is amongst France’s finest: wooded hills and valleys, lakes and gorges of the Tarn, Aveyron and Agout, the granite rocks of the Sidobre, the beech forests of the Black Mountain; and everywhere traditional old family farms with a mixture of cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, sunflowers and cereal crops. Meadows and copses filled with wild flowers – swathes of sky – blue chicory, splashes of red poppies and yellow broom.
customer reviews
Once was not enough
Stayed in: Grange
Once was not enough!
We first visited La Bastide in May.
Such a lovely aproach to the Gites, amazing views with fields full of flowers and has to be any bird watchers paradise.
we arrived in the afternoon and were greeted by the owners Steve and Janine, who showed us to our Gite (The grange) which is one of three Gites. We loved it the moment we went through the door,
it is so light and airy, with Beautiful stone work and light beams, which are highlighted by Led lighting,(The old and new theme works so well here), painted furniture, French mirrors,lamps and Confit jars,all add
to the rustic French Farmhouse look.
There is a large balcony at the rear of the Grange, to have breakfast or lunch, from here you can just get a peak of the large very private swimming pool
We decided to eat in. so bought really fresh produce from the local shop and a bottle of very good but inexpensive wine. The kitchen was very well equipped which made it all so easy.
Janine is a brilliant cook and is happy to prepare a meal, given some warning in advance of course, for evenings when you want to enjoy the beautiful clear star lit sky.
Nearby is the local town Lautrec where there are some lovely restaurants and a bakery that sells the best croissants I have ever had.
This is a place to relax and enjoy for sure, but once is not enough, we will definitely be returning.
Packages
Check out our specialsYoga holiday
La Bastide is a venue with a difference: seventeenth century farm set in 14.5 acres of fields and gardens that merge into woodland. Where yoga beginners or experts seeking an intimate experience are warmly welcomed. An ideal venue for small groups, the tranquillity of the surroundings will ease away the stress, while we nourish you inside and out with wholesome, home cooked food in a nurturing, convivial ambience. We’re here to help you have a relaxed and energising journey into wellness. Get in touch…
Take over the whole place!
The gîtes can be rented as a whole for a family reunion or a birthday bash. Perhaps your local cycling group fancy taking a tour of our section of ‘Le Tour.’ Maybe you would like to bring your walking club out to visit the rolling countryside round here. Would your bird watching group fancy a week checking out the local talent? We can accommodate up to twenty guests and would be willing to accommodate your requirements. Click here….